Method and apparatus for synchronizing file data between computer systems

Non-limiting examples of the present disclosure describe implementation of an exemplary synchronization protocol to identify file data for synchronization as well as negotiate how to achieve data transport for synchronization of the file data. In one example, a request for synchronization of data is received from a processing device. In response to receiving the request, a response is generated. The response may comprise: identification of file data for synchronization, instructions for accessing the file data and instructions indicating a data transport protocol to utilize to obtain the filedata. The response may be transmitted to the processing device, for example, to enable the processing device to synchronize file data. Other examples are also described. 本公开的非限制性示例描述了用于标识用于同步的文件数据以及协商如何实现用于文件数据的同步的数据传输的示例性同步协议的实现。在一个示例中，从处理设备接收针对数据的同步的请求。响应于接收到该请求，生成响应。该响应可以包括：用于同步的文件数据的标识、用于访问该文件数据的指令、以及指示利用数据传输协议以获得该文件数据的指令。响应可以被传送到处理设备，例如，以使得该处理设备能够同步文件数据。还描述了其他示例。